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Froffy
08-09-2019, 02:49 PM
Hi , im currently saving up for one of the es-1tl kits https://www.pitbullguitars.com/shop/guitars/pit-bull-guitars-es-1tl-electric-guitar-kit/.

I was wondering if a non reverse firebird head stock would fit on the blank headstock?
And if so does anyone know of a template that has the machine head holes marked out aswell?
Searching google i have only found either a blank template with no holes. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gibson_headstock_firebird.svg
or a sheet with measurements for the holes a tele i could convert https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/863424559790850030/

I wanted to do some practice on some blank wood i have at home.

NB. this is my first kit and have no idea what im doing headstock wise.

Froffy
08-09-2019, 02:54 PM
Oh and also if i find im terrible at shaping does the headstock shaping service still exist?

Fretworn
14-09-2019, 07:13 AM
It probably won’t fit exactly, but you could make an approximation.

king casey
14-09-2019, 12:41 PM
I'm almost a seasoned veteran at headstock mutilation.
It does take some practice to get right.
You don't need specialised tools (unless you have the cabbage to spare).
All I used was a hand saw and a coarse rasp.
Files and sandpaper to finesse the rest.

Tuning holes is another learning curve.
Mark them out accurately and if you don't have a drill press,
you can use this gadget that I used on string through holes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SZA03DVITA

cheers, Mark.